Mostly involved in the making of mortars and pestles, the meagre earnings of the residents of Majnu ka Tila in New Delhi have been completely halted by the nationwide lockdown. People struggle everyday to find enough food for survival. With public utilities charging them Rs. 5 for even taking a bath, it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to maintain the levels of hygiene being prescribed by the government.
First published in Newsclick. Video courtesy Karwan-e-Mohabbat.
